Librarian Jobs - Sharjah UAE

<p>Sales Manager – Books & Publications</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> UAE<br><strong>Experience:</strong> 0–3 Years<br><strong>Salary:</strong> AED 3,000 – 6,000 per month<br><strong>Industry:</strong> Books & Publications<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p>Job Description</p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and target-driven <strong>Sales Manager</strong> to join our Books & Publications team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing sales, building customer relationships, and expanding our market presence.</p><br><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><p>Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly and annual targets.</p></li><li><p>Identify and approach new customers, bookstores, schools, institutions, and corporate clients.</p></li><li><p>Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.</p></li><li><p>Promote and sell books, educational materials, and publications.</p></li><li><p>Handle sales inquiries, quotations, negotiations, and follow-ups.</p></li><li><p>Monitor market trends and competitor activities.</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate sales records and prepare regular sales reports.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the marketing and distribution teams to increase sales.</p></li></ul><p>Requirements</p><ul><li><p>0–3 years of experience in sales/business development; experience in <strong>books, publishing, education, or related industries</strong> is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication and negotiation skills.</p></li><li><p>Customer-focused and target-oriented approach.</p></li><li><p>Ability to develop new business opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge of the UAE market is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Self-motivated, energetic, and willing to travel for customer meetings when required.</p></li><li><p>Freshers with strong communication and sales skills may also be considered.</p></li></ul><p>Salary & Benefits</p><p><strong>AED 3,000 – 6,000/month</strong>, depending on experience and skills.</p><p><strong>Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV.</strong></p>

<ol><li><p>Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes across all business units.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain integrated financial models linking operational and financial performance drivers.</p></li><li><p>Establish and drive the Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) framework and cost management methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning, investment evaluations, and post-investment performance reviews.</p></li><li><p>Consolidate budgets and forecasts and prepare executive-level financial presentations and variance analysis.</p></li><li><p>Own the Business Intelligence (BI) reporting function, reporting architecture, and management dashboards.</p></li><li><p>Deliver insightful monthly management reports, KPI analysis, and performance recommendations to senior leadership.</p></li><li><p>Design and implement the corporate performance management framework and Balanced Scorecard.</p></li><li><p>Develop KPI libraries, performance measurement standards, and facilitate periodic business performance reviews.</p></li><li><p>Establish segmented profitability reporting, value-chain reporting, transfer pricing, and cost allocation methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Drive reporting automation, ERP and BI enhancements, and data governance initiatives to ensure a single source of truth.</p></li><li><p>Partner with business unit leaders and executive management to support strategic decision-making and business growth.</p></li><li><p>Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A, Reporting, and BI teams while establishing governance frameworks, reporting calendars, and planning standards</p></li></ol><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ol><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; Master's Degree or MBA preferred.</p></li><li><p>Professional qualification such as <strong>CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CFA</strong> is strongly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Minimum <strong>12–15 years of progressive experience</strong> in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business performance management.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience leading annual budgeting cycles, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, and financial modeling initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Strong expertise in <strong>Business Intelligence (BI), management reporting, KPI frameworks, dashboards, and performance analytics</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience implementing <strong>Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)</strong>, Balanced Scorecards, and performance management frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of profitability analysis, business-unit reporting, intercompany reporting, transfer pricing, and cost allocation methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Advanced experience with <strong>ERP and BI solutions</strong> such as Oracle Fusion, Power BI, Hyperion, Tableau, SAP, or similar platforms.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to convert financial and operational data into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in multi-business, manufacturing, agribusiness, FMCG, food production, or operationally intensive environments is highly desirable.</p></li><li><p>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, business unit heads, and cross-functional teams.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated leadership experience in building, developing, and managing high-performing FP&A, Reporting, and BI teams.</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and strategic planning capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Highly organized, results-driven, and capable of driving finance transformation, reporting automation, and continuous process improvement.</p></li></ol>